Justin Lieberman

Justin Lieberman is a Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) Candidate at MIT.  He grew up in Manitoba, Canada, and earned a bachelor of architectural science and co-op specialization degree at the Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). He has worked at 5468796 Architecure in Winnipeg and D’Arcy Jones Architects in Vancouver.

Justin designs across many scales and modes of representation, with a focus on adaptation and community integration. Enjoy exploring the website.


Email: justin74@mit.edu
Instagram: justin_l.ca
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Portfolio
01.

the archiVe


MIT Architecture
Core I



A Building that is a Part and Stands Apart

A singular plane is draped into the existing, pinching a curve that defines interior and exterior space, private and public. The poched space between the old and new is the archive for MIT SA+P.

02.

Drawing Machine(s)


MIT Architecture
Positions


the DRAWING, the DRAWN, and the WITH DRAWN

The ritual of drawing and its differential practices of hand-drafting and digital-drawing. Capturing the architects labour in the 21st century, a palimpsest of movement, pausing, thought, and action creates stills of images throughout multiple mediums.

03.

Forks Bridge


CISC Competition


Adaptive Re-Use of a Bridge

The bridge reuses an existing structure deemed unsafe, creating new ways to view, interact, and engage with the historic landscape and the community in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
04.

The Butterfly Arts Center


TMU Architecture
Advanced Studio



Transformation and Kinetic Architecture 

The Butterfly Arts Centre adapts to all exhibit pressures and transforms the surrounding site. The building uses movement to adhere to these pressures, adapting the volume and spacial qualities at any given time.

05.

S’Winter Station


Winter Stations Competition
Toronto, Canada



Summer to Winter Resilience

Where the lifeguard station, beach towels, and marine ropes are more frequently used in the summer, the pavilion achieves resilience by celebrating these objects in the winter.

06.

RAGUND Upgrade


TMU Architecture
Advanced Studio



A Study of Wooden Joints

The IKEA RAGRUND corner shelf was designed to fit in the corner of the bathroom. Upgrading it allowed for a custom new piece of furniture, adaptable to different needs. From mass produced to custom craftsmanship


07.

Hygromorphic Lookout


TMU ArchitectureAdvanced Studio



Adaptive Reuse of Abandonded Fire Lookout Towers 

Converting the Fire Lookout Tower to a nature observation tower allows visitors to experience the natural forest cycle rather than suppressing it.